Our story and our team

About us

Our story

Our story began with a client of Chris Pallaris needing to move an in-person simulation to a remote event due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Through a mutual contact, Phil was brought for his expertise in behaviour, emotion and communication.

Seeing a need in the market for online games simulations with skill based masterclasses, St8 of Play was born soon after. Julian with his financial and organizational expertise fit the bill perfectly. To run the daily operations, Emily and Sophie completed the team.

Team development training solutions with impacts that last

St8 of Play’s immersive team development training programs, including game-based simulations, create leaders who are equipped to handle any situation with confidence and sensitivity.

Unique game-based learning that is seriously fun

Choose our game-based simulations because they resemble real life challenges and seriously resemble escape room vibes – and that is seriously fun.

Skills applicable to work and life

With St8 of Play, you will learn skills that prepare you for everyday challenges at work and also life in general. These skills will equip you for any situation in any environment.

Our team

Phil Willcox

Behaviour and emotion coach

Phil is responsible for the business and the clients. As Director, he sets the strategy, empowers and supports the team and plays a key role in future innovation of our products.

With clients, Phil leads relationship management and facilitates our Masterclasses and Serious Games.

phil.willcox@st8ofplay.de

Julian Jürgens

Administration and finance

Julian is responsible for administrative matters with the focus on finances within our firm.

His talent lies in listening to issues and complications within our business, and based on that developing productive and effective standard operating procedures.

julian.jürgens@st8ofplay.de

Chris Pallaris

Analytics coach

Chris is responsible for the domain of analysis and analytic reasoning of the business. He helps to design, develop and deliver games and seminars that strengthen participants’ ability to manage risk and uncertainty.

chris.pallaris@st8ofplay.de

Emily Lauterbach

Operations and marketing manager

Emily is responsible for the operations including our marketing and brand identity. Currently completing her Master’s in Marketing Management, her talents lie in communication and organisation through which she brings a fresh and modern perspective.

emily.lauterbach@st8ofplay.de

Sophie Peschanel

Creative and project manager

Sophie is responsible for the creative and visual aspects of our projects and our business. With her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and with further education she is also responsible for project management which enables her to bridge the gulf between her dreamy, creative ideas and the ongoing projects.

sophie.peschanel@st8ofplay.de

Our team

Phil Willcox

Phil Willcox

Behaviour and emotions coach

Phil is responsible for the business and the clients. As Director, he sets the strategy, empowers and supports the team and plays a key role in future innovation of our products.

With clients, Phil leads relationship management and facilitates our masterclasses and Serious Games.

phil.willcox@st8ofplay.de

Julian Jürgens

Julian Jürgens

Administration and Finance

Julian is responsible for administrative matters with the focus on finances within our firm.

His talent lies in listening to issues and complications within our business, and based on that developing productive and effective standard operating procedures.

julian.jürgens@st8ofplay.de

Chris Pallaris

Chris Pallaris

Analytics coach

Chris is responsible for the domain of analysis and analytic reasoning of the business. He helps to design, develop and deliver games and seminars that strengthen participants’ ability to manage risk and uncertainty.

chris.pallaris@st8ofplay.de

Emily Lauterbach

Emily Lauterbach

Operations and marketing manager

Emily is responsible for the operations including our marketing and brand identity. Currently completing her Master’s in Marketing Management, her talents lie in communication and organisation through which she brings a fresh and modern perspective.

emily.lauterbach@st8ofplay.de

Sophie Peschanel

Sophie Peschanel

Creative and project manager

Sophie is responsible for the creative and visual aspects of our projects and our business. With her Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and with further education she is also responsible for project management which enables her to bridge the gulf between her dreamy, creative ideas and the ongoing projects.

sophie.peschanel@st8ofplay.de